Love It or List It Vancouver showcases families in B.C.’s largest metropolitan city who are struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs. Whether they’ve outgrown the home they once loved or the luster has worn off, homeowners are faced with the dilemma of whether they should love it or list it. Each episode features interior designer Jillian Harris pitted against West Coast realtor Todd Talbot as they implement their plans to battle it out for the homeowners’ allegiance.
When Holly and Chester bought his parent’s house eight years ago it was a terrific way to get into the housing market. But now with a new baby and a house that’s rooted firmly in 1970s dysfunction, Chester thinks it’s time to move on. Can Jillian convince Chester to stay by creating the open-concept, modern, functional home of Holly’s dreams? Or will Todd manage to move new mum Holly further into the suburbs by showing her a modern, new home that meets their very limited budget?
From outside, Joyce and Steven have a big, beautiful home, but inside, it’s a dysfunctional mess. With a tiny kitchen, an oversized entryway, no storage and a huge undeveloped attic, this home needs some serious layout changes. Steven is done and wants Todd to find them something smaller and more functional. Meanwhile, Joyce believes in her home, and hopes Jillian can make use of all the wasted space with a top-to-bottom redesign.
Stephanie and Darrell love their street, but settled on a less than perfect house. Can Jillian fix a strange layout to keep them on their street of dreams or will Todd find a home with more than location on its side?
Angie and Shawn are over their tiny, one shower, no storage home. Jillian must work her open-concept magic and fix the shower crisis to get them to stay, while Todd tries to win the space race with big homes and stunning acreages.
When Celine and Kevin bought their 100 year-old, character home, they were university graduates starting a new life together. Now with two kids, the closed-off layout and the busy street outside make this old home a little less charming. But unwilling to part with its unique character and ideal, if busy location, Celine enlists the help of Jillian, and hopes she can convince Kevin to stay with an open-concept redesign. Meanwhile, Kevin believes Todd can find them a modernized, functional home, in their neighbourhood, that has the heritage charm Celine won’t be able to resist.
Kavita and Sanjeev love their upscale neighbourhood, but have outgrown their dated home. With two boys in university and only one functioning bathroom, this family desperately needs more space. Kavita wants to move on, and Todd has a tall order to fill. Sanjeev still loves his house – especially the man-cave – and hopes Jillian can transform it into the perfect family home.
Watch Now:AmazonTrevor’s dysfunctional heritage house is driving his wife Danielle crazy. Can Jillian convince Danielle to stay in this compartmentalized character house in the city by renovating the scary basement and creating an open concept main floor? Or will Todd prove to Trevor that it's more important to find true happiness for Danielle and the kids in a larger, custom built home on a spectacular lot.
Watch Now:AmazonAmie and Mark chose serenity over busy city life two years ago when they bought a mountain home. Nestled in the trees, they see very little sunlight – a detail they weren’t aware of. Amie is tired of living in darkness and enlists the help of Todd; while Mark wants to stay in nature and hopes Jillian will brighten up their family retreat.
Watch Now:AmazonProfessional racecar driver, Michael, agreed to buy their home with a view because Nicola loved it. But all Michael sees are time-consuming renovations his busy schedule won’t accommodate, and he needs Todd to find something move-in-ready, fast. Nicola believes Jillian can solve their problems with an open-concept layout that will stop Michael in his tracks.
Watch Now:AmazonDog lovers, Karin and Bruce enjoy entertaining, but their closed-concept home doesn't allow for it. After 22 years Karin is ready to pack it in and is sure Todd can find something better their exclusive neighbourhood. Bruce isn’t convinced, so he calls on Jillian to transform their boxy home into an entertainer's dream!
Watch Now:AmazonShanti and Marcelo's blended family has run out of space! Fed up with cramming six people into four bedrooms, Shanti calls on Todd to find a larger, move-in ready home. But Marcelo isn't ready to throw in the towel on his beloved home or beautiful lakeside community. He needs Jillian to create more space, in hopes of convincing his wife to stay.
Watch Now:AmazonWhen Neena and Jag bought their suburban home in the 1990s, it seemed like the perfect place to raise a young family. But now that they host regular dinners for dozens of nearby relatives, Neena is having second thoughts. Will Jillian convince Neena to love her house again with a major renovation that provides all the entertaining space they need? Or will Todd convince Jag there are happier times ahead in a more spacious family home where they can host their loved ones in style?
Watch Now:AmazonIt was love at first sight when Josh and Melissa found their cozy cabin in the woods. But three years and one kid later, Melissa’s having second thoughts. Can Jillian convince Melissa to stay by transforming their 100-year-old cabin into a perfectly functional home that could accommodate more kids? Or will Todd convince Josh now is the time to trade their tiny mountain home for a larger house they’ll never outgrow?
Watch Now:AmazonWhen Kelly and Steve bought their first family home, Steve planned on living there for the rest of his life. But now the kids are growing up, wife Kelly thinks they need a bigger, better home. Can Jillian convince Kelly to stay by creating more living space with an open-concept redesign? Or will Todd help Steve overcome his deep-rooted fear of change by finding his family a new forever home?
Watch Now:AmazonNicole and Tony have a love affair with their water view and the unique rock their house is built on — the problem is the house itself. Tired of the cramped rooms and odd layout, Tony is sure Todd can find them a fantastic house with a stunning view. Nicole can’t imagine leaving their hillside home and hopes Jillian can give them the open concept layout of their dreams.
Watch Now:AmazonEleanor and Dave love everything about their backyard, from the pool and hot tub to the trees. But inside their house, it’s another story. Overwhelmed with clutter and a dysfunctional layout, Eleanor calls on Todd to find her a move-in ready house with a pool. But Dave sees the potential amongst all the chaos and hopes Jillian can bring order to their living space with a new open-concept layout.
When Gina and Jeff bought a fixer-upper in a good family neighbourhood 12 years ago, they had big plans to renovate. But more than a decade later, Gina feels it’s a money pit because all they’ve done is repairs. Can Jillian persuade Gina to stay by beautifully finishing their dysfunctional home once and for all? Or will Todd convince Jeff his family is better off buying a more modern, move-in-ready home?
After 22 years, Ted can’t imagine moving from his old family home in the mountains. But wife Barb thinks it’s time for a change now that both their grown daughters plan to live at home while attending university. Can Todd convince Ted that moving to a bigger, better house is in his family’s best interest? Or will Jillian persuade Barb to stay with a renovation that gives everyone their own space?